Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are tied on the same points, and both teams are stuck in the mid-table position of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
With 10 points each, Lucknow and Chennai are still in contention for a playoff berth as well as a spot in the top two. However, neither of them has managed to achieve any kind of consistency this year.
KL Rahul had to go out of the ground due to an injury in the last match. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is battling a knee problem, which got aggravated towards the end of the last match. However, there is no official word on the status of any of the big names.
Chennai lacks momentum after losing their last two matches. Meanwhile, Lucknow has not registered a win in their last five matches in a row. They enter the competition with serious questions about their ideal combination.
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The last time both the teams played the match, CSK emerged victorious in a high-scoring thriller. Moeen Ali was the player of the match, taking four wickets to break the back of the LSG batting lineup in the middle overs.
LSG vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL 2023 match? (Match 45)
The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, which has seen some watchable cricket in IPL 2023, will again host the competition today. While the pitch might offer more bounce this time around, there is no doubting its slower nature and tendency to offer grip and turn.
LSG’s home form hasn’t been great, and this is due to their shortcomings in the batting department. Whether Rahul has a positive influence on their side or not is a debate that is yet to reach its conclusion.
The situation at Ekana Stadium can also go into the hands of the Super Kings. They have excellent spin-hitters at the top of the order in the form of Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad, while Shivam Dube is doing well in the middle.
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Players like Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane might not take the situation too seriously. However, CSK’s think tank is smart enough to come up with a viable strategy.
The Super Giants are yet to find their team combination in IPL 2023. Although CSK are on a losing streak right now, they should surely have it in them to rectify that and come up with another stellar performance.
Much of the Super Kings’ chances will depend on their openers, and a few wickets from the opening LSG could set them back irrevocably.
Today’s Match Prediction: LSG to win Match 45 of IPL 2023.
